12 Cozy Bean Bag Chairs That Actually Add Style to Your Home

For anyone searching for extra seating or a cozy place to curl up in front of the fireplace, buy a bean bag chair. It's a fun, inexpensive way to add color and personality to any room, especially if a new loveseat or accent chair isn't in your budget.

And contrary to the outdated image you have in your head, our following picks go above and beyond ones you would find in a child's bedroom or kindergarten class. We're spotlighting well-designed styles that mimic the original bean bag, which was created in 1968 by Italian designers Piero Gatti, Cesare Paolini, and Franco Teodoro. First called "sacco" (or the word for sack or bag in Italian), you can still find the initial chair on display at New York City's Museum of Modern Art.

Ready to basically add a work of art to your home? We've combed through tons of options and reviews only to bring you the very best bean bag chairs the market has to offer. Check out all the irresistible silhouettes we've found below—we guarantee everyone you know (pets and guests included) will want to sink right into them!